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Danielle Ellis

Perfectly packed parachutes

The parachutes in our collection are getting some much needed attention. They multiply like Hydra heads—each time I catalogue one, two more appear amidst the boxes and bags!

War birds of a different feather

Join a researcher examining historical message carriers & spares for homing pigeons.

Danielle’s Safety and Surface Mission

Recently we were delighted to reunite a retired RNZAF pilot with a very special aircraft just in time for the holiday season.

Baking in the ‘40s: It’s Just Nuts!

When serving overseas, nothing could say ‘home’ quite as well as receiving a parcel of lovingly handmade baked goods. In 1940, Air Force Relations published a booklet of useful information, and an airman might have been lucky enough to sample some of the recipes it contained. But what were these recipes like? Well, they’re timeless, and just nuts.

The Grand Tour

New Zealanders have been deployed around the world with the Air Force for more than 100 years, and many of the sights that they’ve seen along the way are documented in our archives. From mosaics to temples, and a touch of graverobbing, let me take you on a little tour of some historic and archaeological sites that feature in our collection.

Running Up That (Red) Hill

In January of 1953, an old army hut measuring 15×8 ft was given to the RNZAF Base Woodbourne Search and Rescue team by a Mr Hebberd of R­­ārangi near Blenheim. Read all about what happened to it here.

Opening Hours
Open daily 9.30am to 4.30pm
(except Christmas Day, 25 December)

Free entry for New Zealanders & people living in New Zealand

Location
45 Harvard Ave, Wigram,
Christchurch, New Zealand

Phone: 03 371 9600

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